2026 Government Affairs Fly-In Schedule

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
8 – 10 a.m.
Hilton Washington
D.C. National Mall
the Wharf
REGISTRATION
8 – 10 a.m.
Mt. Vernon Room
BREAKFAST BUFFET AND BEVERAGES
10 – 10:10 a.m.
Gallery 1-2
WELCOMING REMARKS

Justin Scott
CEO
American Foundry Society
10:10 – 10:40 a.m.
Gallery 1-2
ENERGY OUTLOOK FOR OIL AND NATURAL GAS

Jeff Barron
Senior Economic Advisor, Energy Market Analysis
American Petroleum Institute

Introduction: 
Nick Heiny 
General Counsel
Metal Technologies
10:45 – 11:25 a.m.
Gallery 1-2
OVERVIEW OF KEY EPA REGULATORY ACTIONS IMPACTING U.S. METALCASTERS

Samuel Boxerman
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP

Introduction: 
Angela Schmeisser 
Managing Director
St. Marys Foundry
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Gallery 1-2
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: THE FUTURE UNDER TRUMP: POLITICAL AND POLICY TRENDS TO WATCH IN THE COMING YEARS

Scott Jennings
NN Contributor, Columnist
Leading Authorities, Inc.

Introduction: 
Justin Scott
CEO
American Foundry Society
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Gallery 3-4
Lunch
2 – 2:45 p.m.
Gallery 1-2
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT: BUILDING TO WIN - PERMITTING REFORM AND REAUTHORIZATION FOR CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION AND WATER PROGRAMS

Mike Davin
Director, Energy and Resources Policy 
National Association of Manufacturers

Kirbie Ferrell
Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Policy
National Association of Manufacturers

Introduction: 
Eric Meyers 
President & COO
Oil City Iron Works
2:50 – 3:25 p.m.
Gallery 1-2
TRADE: PROTECTING THE HOME MARKET: TARIFFS, MANAGED TRADE, AND THE FUTURE OF U.S. METALCASTING

Nick Iacovella
Executive Vice President
Coalition for a Prosperous America

Introduction: 
Brad Muller 
Chair, AFS Government Affairs Committee 
and Vice President of Corporate Communications 
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Gallery 1-2
OVERVIEW OF AFS PRIORITY ISSUES, TIPS FOR MESSAGING DURING CONGRESSIONAL MEETINGS

Stephanie Salmon
Vice President Government Affairs
AFS

Brad Muller
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
REPRESENTATIVE JACK BERGMAN (R-MI-1) TO ACCEPT AWARD

Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)
House Armed Services and Veteran’s Affairs Committees
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
STATE BREAKOUT SESSIONS – PREPARATION FOR CAPITOL HILL VISITS
5:30 – 7 p.m.
METALCASTING INDUSTRY RECEPTION & INDUSTRY RECOGNITION AWARDS TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Capitol Hill Club
300 1st St SE, Washington, DC
Eisenhower Room – Main Floor

Metalcasting Industry Congressional Champion Award Recipients:

Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2)
House Appropriations Committee

Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
House Ways & Means and Science, Space and Technology Committees
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
7:15 – 8:30 a.m.
Hilton Washington
D.C. National Mall
the Wharf - Gallery III-IV
BREAKFAST SESSION: VIEW FROM THE HILL WITH REPRESENTATIVE RICK CRAWFOrD

Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR-1)
Chairman, House Intelligence Committee
Vice Chairman, House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Member, House Agriculture Committee

Introduction:
Patrick Ameen
VP Industry Relations
Amsted Rail
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
METALCASTING INDUSTRY ADVOCACY DAY CAPITOL HILL CONGRESSIONAL VISITS - PRE-SCHEDULED
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Capitol Hill Club
METALCASTING HOSPITALITY ROOM

Capitol Hill Club
300 1st St SE, Washington, DC 
McKinley, Grant & Lincoln – 4th Floor

Steps away from the U.S. Capitol. Stop by between your congressional meetings. Lunch, snacks and drinks provided, as well as space to leave your luggage.
4 p.m.
CONFERENCE CONCLUDES